Lions release Rogers

**2112** · 09-02-2006, 09:43 AM

LIONS RELEASE ROGERS

The Detroit Lions have parted ways with receiver Charles Rogers, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 draft.

Rogers missed most of his first two seasons due to broken collar bones, and was ineffective in 2004, during which he was suspended four games for violation of the league's substance abuse policy. After the suspension, the team filed a grievance against Rogers for recovery of bonus money. The grievance is still pending.

Prior to the 2003 draft, there were reports that Rogers had generated a positive drug test due to a diluted urine sample. The news didn't deter the Lions and team president Matt Millen.

Other cuts include veteran running back Artose Pinner, linebacker James Davis, and rookie sixth-round CB Dee McCann.

Red Dawg · 09-02-2006, 09:47 AM

He would probably kick ass on another team. The Lions have had no continuity in leadership and Millen leads the nutballs.

**2112** · 09-02-2006, 09:48 AM

I cant believe Millen is still employed..he is clueless..

Miranelli will be his last hire..

BigVE · 09-02-2006, 10:00 AM

I think Jeff Webb has more to offer than Rogers at this point and time. That being said, some team will probably take a shot at Rogers and he could do some good things. Either way he is still a head-case.

Mecca · 09-02-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigVE

I think Jeff Webb has more to offer than Rogers at this point and time. That being said, some team will probably take a shot at Rogers and he could do some good things. Either way he is still a head-case.

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

patteeu · 09-02-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

Either that or BigVE is Jeff Webb's mother or his agent.

milkman · 09-02-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

While I agree with the point you're making, I've come to the conclusion that you're looking for a supplier.

Mecca · 09-02-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

While I agree with the point you're making, I've come to the conclusion that you're looking for a supplier.

..........if we had good WR's I wouldn't want to pick him up. But we have a pretty dire need at WR right now if anyone goes down we legit have no one to play. When you are in our position you have to reach out and take a risk sometimes. If Rogers worked out here and lived up to what he was suppose to be it would look like a great move, if he doesn't then you just move on from him after the year. The reward outweighs the risk with this team.

milkman · 09-02-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

..........if we had good WR's I wouldn't want to pick him up. But we have a pretty dire need at WR right now if anyone goes down we legit have no one to play. When you are in our position you have to reach out and take a risk sometimes. If Rogers worked out here and lived up to what he was suppose to be it would look like a great move, if he doesn't then you just move on from him after the year. The reward outweighs the risk with this team.

I didn't even think of Rogers as a potential supplier.

You have a propensity to accuse idiots of smoking weed, or crack.

I just thought you were hoping that someone would respond, "Yes I have. Do you need some?".

Mecca · 09-02-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I didn't even think of Rogers as a potential supplier.

You have a propensity to accuse idiots of smoking weed, or crack.

I just thought you were hoping that someone would respond, "Yes I have. Do you need some?".

I only said it because people like to bring up Rogers weed suspension so I was playing off the thread being about him.

milkman · 09-02-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I only said it because people like to bring up Rogers weed suspension so I was playing off the thread being about him.

I got that.

I was just making an observation.

I just noticed the trend, and found it humorous.

In most cases, I've been in agreement with you when you've suggested someone has been smoking something.

**jAZ** · 09-02-2006, 11:02 AM

I'll be shocked if we don't make a run for Rodgers. He's a perfect Herm-style, high-risk, high-reward, "I can rebuild him" reclaimation project at a position of pretty desperate need. He's also spent the entire offseason learning our offense under Martz.

milkman · 09-02-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

I'll be shocked if we don't make a run for Rodgers. He's a perfect Herm-style, high-risk, high-reward, "I can rebuild him" reclaimation project at a position of pretty desperate need. He's also spent the entire offseason learning our offense under Martz.

Good point.

I hadn't even thought of that.

jspchief · 09-02-2006, 11:35 AM

There may be some debate on how much he actually learned.

Apparently at least part of the problem is that Rogers isn't smart enough to pick the offense up. The article I read had somebody from the team basically saying that he's dumber than a bag of hammers.

chagrin · 09-02-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

LOL! That's impossible

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